Green Cloud Sect's ancient texts had mentioned this divine object. Yet for thousands of years, cultivators who had ventured to the Far North Ice Plains in search of treasure had never returned. No one had ever found it.
"You little rascal, you know quite a bit."
Xiao Bai looked at Li Xiaoyu, approval flashing in her eyes.
"That's right. I mean the Northern Profound Dark Iron."
"It's formed from Geng Metal Qi and Profound Ice Qi. It contains not only the purest sharp metal energy, but also an extreme cold that can freeze all things."
"If the sword qi in your gourd can devour it, its power will multiply, and it will gain the ability to freeze all things, making it even harder to guard against."
Xiao Bai's words kindled a flame in Li Xiaoyu's heart.
He could almost see it: after devouring the Northern Profound Dark Iron, his golden sword qi would transform into a killing beam wreathed in frost.
The temptation was irresistible.
"However..." Xiao Bai looked at him, her expression growing grave. "The Far North Ice Plains are far more perilous than you can imagine."
"Not only are there Nine Nether Gales, capable of blowing even Upper Purity Realm experts to pieces, body and soul, but there are also terrifying demon beasts that have existed since ancient times."
"Moreover..." A hint of wariness flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes. "As far as I know, that land seems to hide secrets tied to the Ancient Witch Tribe and the Ghost Path."
"Back then, I explored that region with others as well, but in the end, we only dared to wander around its outskirts. We didn't dare venture deeper."
"Because we could all feel a presence hidden in the very depths of those icy plains, one powerful enough to make